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Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack - 4300-4900cu in - 2009

Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack - 4300-4900cu in - 2009

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Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack - 4300-4900cu in - 2009 BCS

Item # MHW1098

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Hauling big loads over rough terrain for extended periods of time? Then the Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack should be on your back. This large-capacity pack features Mountain Hardwear’s Intention suspension system that supports a week’s worth of gear evenly and comfortably.

Top opening, side zipper, and sleeping bag access let you grab your gear without unloading the pack
FitLock hip belt and hourglass-shaped lumbar pad contour your hips for maximum support
Contoured shoulder straps and adjustable yoke let you dial in your fit
Front compression pocket converts to small daypack for side hikes and summit scrambles
Removing top lid and front pocket shave 15 ounces from pack weight for lightweight outings

Bottom Line:

The Intention is in it for the long haul.

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Is it easy to get replacement buckles? And if you get them, would

Is it easy to get replacement buckles? And if you get them, would the broken ones be easy to replace?

By: penumbra.consume2392221
August 27, 2011

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MonstaPack

By: hea5958512
January 9, 2013

This pack is well-made, and a great design. Unfortunately, it didn't fit me, so we'll leave it at that. If you're a BIG TALL guy, yes get it.

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What is the sizing guide for this backpack? What size should

What is the sizing guide for this backpack? What size should a 170 lb, 5'10" male use?

By: jas3479152
April 11, 2011

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Not a Wal-Mart pack, but Wal-Mart buckles

By: jpe3048798
February 7, 2011

I work at a university outdoor recreation/rental center and for over a year now we have used Mountain Hardwears Intention series (Men's and Women's) for rentals to students. All around, this is a good backpack that has stood up well to the heavy use and abuse that rentals typically get; it is a well-designed pack with all the necessary features, plenty of pockets, and you'll find a way to pack or secure pretty much anything. I don't know if I would go so far as to call this a Wal-Mart pack, for the overall quality is very good, but I will agree with other reviews that the buckles are sub-par and prone to breaking.

As other reviewers have noted, the buckles break often, definitely more than is convenient for big trail pack. I've been on a couple backpacking trips with fellow students using these packs and we've had to resort to knots and all sorts of rigging-up to get straps to stay in place and do what they need to do. Pretty much a big pain in the a**. As a matter of fact, my fingers are raw as I write this because I've spent the past hour going through our pack inventory (15 packs) and replacing all the broken buckles I could find.

While this may seem like a minor problem to have, and one that is in fact fixable, it is still an inconvenience one would rather not deal with. All that being said, Mountain Hardwear has sent us all the replacement buckles we needed, as far as I know, free of charge. Their staff is very friendly and helpful, and all it takes is a phone call to get what you need.

Outside of this small deficiency the Intention backpack is a good, functional, quality pack.